The Swan Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Swan Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Red Lion Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9PB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Swan Inn among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,254 | 95% | ← The Swan Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Swan Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comestibles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Down To Earth Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Honey And Herb Manufacturers/packers | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 February 2024 |
| Garton's Coffee House Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Bricklayers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Swan Inn
What is The Swan Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Swan Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 9 January 2026.
Is The Swan Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swan Inn last inspected?
The Swan Inn was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Swan Inn compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Swan Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Swan Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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